How to Install Proxmox VE on Arch Linux

Proxmox VE is an open-source virtualization platform that provides enterprise-class features to manage virtual machines, containers, and all clusters. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to install Proxmox VE on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before starting this tutorial, you need to fulfill the following requirements:

• An Arch Linux system with sudo privileges
• A stable and reliable internet connection

Step 1: Add Proxmox VE repository on Arch Linux

First, we need to add the Proxmox VE repository on our Arch Linux system. Perform the following commands in a terminal to add the repository.

sudo nano /etc/pacman.conf 

Add the following lines at the end of the file:

[proxmoxve]
Server = http://download.proxmox.com/debian/pve buster pve-no-subscription

Save and exit the file.

Step 2: Import Proxmox VE Repository Key

Now, we need to import the Proxmox VE repository key using the following command.

sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys EEA14886

Step 3: Install Proxmox VE packages on Arch Linux

Now we'll perform the installation of Proxmox VE packages on our Arch Linux system.

sudo pacman -S proxmox-ve

That's it, the installation process is complete.

Step 4: Start and enable Proxmox VE services

To start and enable Proxmox VE services on Arch Linux run the following command.

sudo systemctl start pve-cluster
sudo systemctl enable pve-cluster

Step 5: Access Proxmox VE Web Console

Proxmox VE web console can be accessed through any browser. Enter URL, https://<your ip address or hostname>:8006 on the browser of your choice. Enter the default Proxmox VE username and password, root and password, respectively.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Proxmox VE on Arch Linux. Now you can create virtual machines, containers, and clusters to manage and run multiple applications.